40000 and 40002 PRESSURE BLASTER with Deadman Control
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1. 40000 and 40002 PRESSURE BLASTER with Deadman Control System OPERATION GUIDE DIVISION OF S amp H INDUSTRIES 5200 Richmond Road e Cleveland OH 44146 Phone 216 831 0550 e Toll Free 800 253 9726 e Fax 216 831 9573 www shindustries com E mail www service shindustries com Rev 1 19 12 ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 2 WARNING Do not use an ALC Pressure Blaster until you have read this manual and you understand its contents and warnings These warnings are included for the health and safety of the operator and those in the immediate vicinity Keep this manual for future reference Dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and respiratory illnesses Some examples of the chemicals include e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Abrasive blasting produces harmful dust Everyone in the blasting area must wear a properly fitted and properly maintained NIOSH approved supplied ai2. 4 to 4 1 2 900 Ibs 40072 800 Ibs NOTE Blast area coverage per minute and abrasive consumption are approximate guidelines Abrasive material and surface blasted may alter coverage and consumption rates Furthermore for each 50 feet of blast hose there will be a 5 PSI pressure drop 80 80 40069 80 2to2 1 2 200lbs 80 80 WARNING The threads on the nozzle holder must be inspected each time the nozzle is secured to the holder Check the threads for wear and make sure nozzle holder securely grips the nozzle The nozzle washer must also be inspected for wear Worn nozzle washers cause thread erosion A loose fitting nozzle may eject from the holder under pressure and could cause severe injury ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 8 AIR COMPRESSOR RECOMMENDATION To permit efficient operation of your air compressor follow these guidelines k 2 Use a smaller size nozzle and air jet to control the demand of air Do not blast continuously Stop blasting operation periodically to allow the compressor to cool No compressor is designed to constantly run at full RPM Use 70 of the rated output Use a minimum 1 2 air hose or metal piping from your air compressor to the blaster If your compressor is creating an excessive amount of moisture we recommend using a water trap or a moisture separator The air compressor should be drained at the bottom of the supply tank through a drain v
3. AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS Indemnification Agreement Buyer agrees to the fullest extent permitted by the law to fully indemnify hold harmless and defend Seller its parent subsidiary and affiliated companies its owners officers directors employees agents representatives and insurers collectively Indemnities from and against any and all claims demands suits damages judgments of sums of money losses and expenses including but limited to attorney s fees and costs collectively referred to herein as Claims arising out of or resulting from any bodily injury sickness disease or death or injury to or destruction of tangible property arising out of or resulting from the use sale or distribution of any and all products purchased from Seller by Buyer regardless of whether or not such claim arises in whole or in part out of Seller s alleged fault including but not limited to Seller s negligence Strict liability products liability breach of warranty or any other act or omission Buyer expressly waives any and all immunity from suit by Seller its parent subsidiary and affiliated companies and its owners officers directors employees agents representatives and insurers by operation of any workers compensation law or statute By purchasing from S amp H Industries Inc Buyer acknowledges and represents that Buyer has read fully understands and agrees to the Indemnification provisions set forth above LIMITE
4. on compressor Purge and screen Use smaller grit size Use larger nozzle Adjust media valve 40200 Dry media drain water from air Change or use dry media Drain water from air lines Empty dry out and refill Keep media as dry as possible Use drier or moisture separator Avoid that period of use if possible Restrict time used Use smaller size Seal and tighten plumbing Replace hose Clean Use smaller nozzle Open valves Use smaller size Seal and tighten plumbing Replace hose Clean filter Clean or replace gasket Fill tank Dry media Check system Straighten hose Clean or screen media ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 11 MAINTENANCE WARNING Failure to observe the following before performing any maintenance could cause serious injury or death from the sudden release of compressed air Depressurize the blast machine Disconnect power supply Lockout and tagout the compressed air supply Bleed the air supply line to the blast gun Immediate replacement of worn components is required Failure to replace worn components could expose the operator or bystanders to high speed media and compressed air could cause death or serious injury Leaks around couplings and nozzle holders indicate worn or loose fitting parts Nozzle holders and couplings that do not fit tightly on hose and nozzles that do not fit tightly in nozzle holders could disconnect while under pressure Impact from nozzles cou
5. valve is dropped Do not over tighten retainer nut against ceramic nozzle Excessive tightening may cause damage to nozzle IMPORTANT The 40164 40165 sealing block nut and bolt assembly must be adjusted after inserting ceramic nozzle Note The Deadman Valve is adaptable to any blaster using 1 2 I D blast hose Inspect and replace nozzle washer as needed or when replacing nozzles di Recheck all pipe fittings and hose clamps to ensure they are securely tightened 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 4 PRESSURE BLASTER SAFETY PROCEDURES CAUTION READ THESE SAFETY PROCEDURES IN THEIR ENTIRETY PARTS OF THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ARE WITHIN THESE WARNINGS These procedures are not intended to be exhaustive due to the many variables in the abrasive blasting field Therefore we INSIST that the hands ears mouth nose and eyes be covered with appropriate safety protection at all times ADDITIONAL WARNINGS CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED BY USER AT ALL TIMES 1 Do not place fingers any body parts or any components in the filler plug seal area when the blast machine is being pressurized Failure to keep body parts from the filler plug area will result in serious injury 2 Do not exceed maximum working pressure of 110 PSI Failure to keep maximum working pressure below 110 PSI can cause the blast machine to burst causing death or serious injury 3 Everyone in the blast area including the equipment operator should corre
6. 00 13 Black caps 40000 14 1 2 hubcaps 40000 15 Bolt and nut assy for 40168 16 Axle bolt assy 40002 Pg 4 40164 40165 17 Pg 4 40164 40165 ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 13 MODEL 40000 with Deadman Control System REPLACEMENT PARTS Cm Cn V C Q jd O gt Sn nt Ww gt Q E ab V v T NI OQO O SI O O O O Page 14 MODEL 40002 with Deadman Control System REPLACEMENT PARTS ee x 4 A E iii S m Oi Pato e 6 0 s oe E S RZ Psa lati ev v e ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 15 Disclaimer of Warranties S amp H Industries Inc Seller makes no warranties with respect to any goods delivered to Buyer or users except as specifically set forth within this manual S amp H INDUSTRIES INC MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO ANY OF THE GOODS AND S amp H INDUSTRIES INC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES AGAINST INFRINGEMENT S amp H INDUSTRIES INC WARRANTIES SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY DAMAGE OR NON CONFORMITY RESULTING FROM THE NEGLIGENT OF IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR USE OF ANY GOODS BY USERS OR BUYER OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS OR FROM ALTERATION OR ATTEMPTED REPAIR BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN S amp H INDUSTRIES INC ALL USED REPAIRED MODIFIED OR ALTERED ITEMS ARE PURCHASED
7. D WARRANTY S amp H Industries Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years after the date of original purchase If the product should become defective within that warranty period we will repair or replace it at our option free of charge including return transportation to you provided you deliver it prepaid to S amp H Industries Inc 5200 Richmond Road Bedford Hts Ohio 44146 This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident abuse or misuse of the product Nor does it apply to parts subject to abrasive wear i e nozzles air jets seal blocks valves hose connections and hoses Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are excluded to the extent permitted by law and any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy and liability for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded to the extent exclusion is permitted by law
8. alve and should be blown down daily Itis not unusual to drain three or four gallons of water from the supply tank on a high humidity day An additional supply tank will help Keep dust and media created by blasting away from the air compressor unit Observe maximum air pressure requirements for the blaster and either set your compressor to run within these limits or use a pressure regulator valve to reduce the air pressure to the appropriate range ABRASIVE MEDIA USAGE 1 If moisture is in the media it will eventually damage the blaster tank or plug the system Keep the media and compressor air dry to avoid this problem If media is moist screen it and dry it before using Do not leave media in the tank after blasting because it can absorb moisture and impair blasting performance Store media in a dry place keep media off the ground or concrete floors Put it on a wooden skid If the humidity is excessively high it may not be advisable to blast at that time Consider using different grades or different types of media to prevent nozzle clogging due to high moisture content Do not use sand ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 9 Warning Do not fill the pressure vessel to within six 6 inches of the top of the vessel If a hose is accidentally disconnected during use media spray may occur ABRASIVE AND PRESSURE GUIDE Material to Be Cleaned Abrasive Steel vats 10898 Auto fenders 10898 Brick and blo
9. ck 10898 Steel cabinets 10898 Truck bodies 10898 30 50 80 120 30 50 30 50 30 50 Glass etching Silicon carbide 30 40 Wood Glass beads 14 30 See respiratory related WARNINGS at the beginning of the manual Coal Slag 40093 Coal Slag is used when paint and rust has to be removed from steel such as car bodies tanks or heavy machinery Coal Slag is faster cutting can be re used is moisture free and will not pack or absorb moisture 25 Lb container steel Grit 40109 Steel grit is extremely fast cutting on rusty metal and hard to remove paint Steel Grit is popular because it leaves a very smooth finish It is also comparable in price to most other specialty abrasives Steel Grit is recommended in reclaim systems or cabinets 25 Lb container Glass Bead 40105 Glass Bead is used in creating a satin or matte finish Glass Bead is recommended in reclaim systems or cabinets 25 Lb container Aluminum Oxide 40098 Aluminum Oxide is a high quality abrasive that is sharper than sand not recommended and cuts twice as fast as sand It leaves a smooth textured finish with no pits or burrs Aluminum Oxide is rougher than glass bead and can be used over and over again It is one of the most economical abrasives you can use in any reclaim systems or cabinets 4 25 Lb container Plastic Grit 40110 Primarily used to strip aluminum and fiberglass Great for stripping paint light oxidation and surface rust Recommended for us
10. ctly use and maintain a NIOSH approved air supplied respirator even after blasting has ceased Harmful dust can remain suspended in the air for long periods of time after blasting has ceased causing injury or death 4 Before using the pressure blaster Put on safety glasses gloves and NIOSH approved respirator Always wear these protective items when operating and while servicing your abrasive blaster While a protective hood is provided to help protect you from flying particles as you use the machine the hood does not provide protection from air borne particles A well maintained air supplied blasting respirator must be used by anyone blasting 5 Use thick gloves with gauntlets to protect your hands 6 Use backboards to prevent overspray from hitting someone or something else because the dust will travel a long distance Blast in a large open area to minimize abrasive accumulation in surrounding areas 7 Do not pull media tank around by the abrasive hose or let tank fall over as a fitting may break rendering the machine unsafe Media and air under 110 PSI have a very high destructive force Never leave a pressurized machine unattended If an emergency occurs such as a burst blast hose shutdown the machine immediately ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 5 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Drain air out of tank through the inlet valve and disconnect power before maintenance cleaning of any kind When
11. e in blast cabinets because it creates very little dust Works quickly last a long time and increases visibility within the cabinet 10 Lb container Walnut Shells 40112 Walnut shells are recommended for use on soft surfaces such as aluminum glass wood and other areas where no pitting is desired Leaves a smooth dull finish 10 Lb container ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSE Surging of blast flow Air pressure too low Too much media Excessive media consumption Media valve open too far Air pressure too low Clogging and plugging of blast flow Debris in media Media size too large Nozzle plugs Nozzle plugs Wet media Moisture in abrasive media Wet media Water in air Water in tank Humid weather Moderate humidity Moderate humidity High humidity Overtaxed compressor Compressor too small Nozzle size too large Too many leaks in plumbing Holes in abrasive hose Air filter on compressor plugged Lack of air pressure Compressor too small Supply valves not on full position Nozzle size too large Leaks in plumbing Holes in abrasive hose Air filter on compressor plugged Urethane gasket worn or dirty Lack of abrasive flow Blaster tank empty Moisture in media Not enough air pressure Abrasive hose kinked Debris in media POSSIBLE SOLUTION Check air pressure gauge on compressor Adjust media valve 40200 Close slightly Check pressure gauge
12. g air The internal air pressure will seal the closure With the blaster pressurized and abrasive flow regulator valve at base of unit closed open choke valve allowing air to flow through by pass hose to base of the unit Then holding the abrasive hose by nozzle retainer housing with nozzle directed away from unit and operator quickly squeeze the Deadman Valve fully open and adjust the regulator valve at base of tank to bleed the abrasive into air flow Slowly open regulator valve until abrasive material is slightly visible Once the regulator flow valve is adjusted to the desired setting further adjustment should only be required when changing grade of abrasive material or when a nozzle with a different I D is used For best performance the Deadman Valve should be opened and closed quickly Note The choke valve located at the rear of the tank on the by pass air line must always be open during blasting ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 7 WARNING All persons except for the equipment user must stay clear of the blast machine The user may pressurize or depressurize the machine at any time The noise generated by the sudden release of compressed air while the machine is pressurized or depressurized may startle bystanders and may vent abrasive under pressure Either condition could result in injury NOZZLE SELECTION CHART ERA SQ FT MIN USAGE HR 40067 100 Ibs 40068 150 Ibs 40070 3 to 3 1 2 300 Ibs 40071
13. plings hoses or abrasive and parts disconnected while under pressure could cause severe injury To ensure a long and efficient operational life of the Deadman Control System it is highly recommended that the following procedures be followed 1 Periodically after 5 6 months of moderate use or after 10 15 hours of heavy industrial use replace all hose adaptors that are for abrasive flow use only Order No 40192 2 Replace rubber sealing block on 40166 after 7 10 hours of use to maintain proper shut off Order No 40164 3 Check abrasive hose when it begins to soften or leaks media or air around the hose or handle area 4 Replace the nozzle when it wears to the next larger size at this time the Venturi effect of the nozzle is inefficient 5 Check the urethane gasket in the pull up closure when the air leaks excessively from the opening make sure the gasket is free from media ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 12 Note Replace with genuine ALC parts do not substitute PARTS LIST NO NO No O SORPTION NO NO NO NO Pivot tension spring 1 2 moisture separator optional 6 wheels 40001 only Pressure tank only 40000 40198 1 2 bronze ball valve 40280 Pressure tank only 40002 Closure gasket 10 x 1 2 I D abrasive hose Left handle 40000 Right handle 40000 1 2 ball valve pressure relieving U brace 40000 1 2 x 14 1 2 Axle 40000 12 Front leg 400
14. potentially explosive substances or their vapors as an explosion can occur Do not use this equipment in any area that might be considered hazardous or where flammable gases or liquids are present Failure to do so may cause an explosion resulting in serious injury Do not overfill tank with media Do not fill to within 6 inches from top of the tank ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TECHNIQUE 1 Connect air hose to air inlet valve Manufacturer recommends using minimum incoming air hose of 1 2 I D Using an air hose smaller than 1 2 I D will restrict air volume and result in poor unit operation Prior to injection of air be certain air inlet valve and nozzle valve are in the OFF position With Deadman Valve closed and closure plug in the UP position open air inlet valve allowing air to pressurize Operating range of unit is 40 to 110 PSI Note For proper nozzle selection refer to nozzle selection chart below After proper nozzle selection insert nozzle into retainer base Set against washer and slide retainer nut over nozzle and tighten by hand The Pressure Blaster is equipped with a unique semi automotive pull up closure design Manufacturer recommends a fine grade abrasive with granular size similar to that of table salt This assures proper flow and reduces the possibility of nozzle obstruction When ready to pressurize container pull up closure and turn on incomin
15. r respirator SILICOSIS AND OTHER DUST WARNINGS Breathing dust from silica sand may cause silicosis a fatal lung disease Breathing dust during blasting operations may also cause asbestosis and or other serious or fatal diseases A NIOSH approved well maintained air supplied abrasive blasting respirator must be used by anyone blasting anyone handling or using media containing toxic substances or media with more than point one percent 001 free crystalline silica and anyone in the area of the dust Harmful dust can remain suspended in the air for long periods of time after blasting has ceased causing serious injury or death Before removing respirator use an air monitoring instrument to determine if atmosphere is safe to breathe Contact local OHSA or NIOSH office to determine the proper respirator for your particular application Supplied Air respirators do not remove or protect against carbon monoxide CO or any other toxic gas Use a carbon monoxide removal device and monitoring device with the respirator to ensure grade D quality air Follow all applicable OSHA standards and OSHA regulation 1910 134 d ALG 40000 amp 40002 Assembly Instructions Page 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Refer to diagrams on pages 14 and 15 when assembling 1 Attach wheel assemblies to wheel support as shown in inset 1 p 15 Do not tighten nut snugly against wheel hub as some movement is required to allow free rolling of wheels Tighten hex n
16. removing nozzle caution must be exercised as air pressure may still be in the hose if the nozzle is plugged For safe operation perform recommended preventive maintenance on blaster tank remote unit and accessories Replace all worn parts before they fail Immediate replacement of worn components is required Failure to replace worn components could result in exposing the operator or bystanders to high speed media and compressed air causing serious injury Do not use corrosive materials of any type in unit Use only clean dry media Do not splice abrasive hose The splice will wear out quickly and may violently spray media over the surrounding area A worn blast hose could suddenly fail by bursting Couplings and nozzle holders may not adequately grip worn hose causing them to blow off under pressure Compressed air and abrasive escaping from a burst hose or disconnected coupling or nozzle holder could cause severe injury Welding grinding or drilling on the blast machine could weaken the vessel Compressed air pressure could cause a weakened blast machine to rupture resulting in death or serious injury Always place the machine so that the outlet is pointed away from any objects or persons Stand clear of the path of exiting abrasive It may come out at high velocity Impact from exiting abrasive could cause severe injury Static electricity can be created by the use of this equipment Do not use within fifty feet of any explosive
17. ut directly against wheel support housing to lock wheel assembly in place 2 Abrasive regulator valve has been preassembled and attached to the bottom of the tank Pipe dope has been used on all fittings for positive sealing Apply pipe dope on the bottom of the plumbing Connect hose assemblies as shown in illustration with enclosed hose stems and hose clamps di Attach abrasive hose and air by pass hose to tank base Proceed with assembly of air intake choke valve and pressure gauge assembly as shown in diagram Optional air filter assembly as shown in diagram should be attached during this step Manufacturer recommends the use of pipe dope on all fittings for positive sealing Several subassemblies have been completed at the factory for your convenience Be certain all pipe fittings and hose clamps are tight before using blaster WARNING Disconnecting hose while Unit is under pressure could cause serious injury or death Use safety lock pins and safety cables in all coupling connections to help prevent hose couplings from accidental disconnection If twist on type air hose couplings are used they must be secured by safety lock pins or wires to prevent accidental disconnection while under pressure Hose disconnection while under pressure could cause serious injury 4 The Deadman Valve Assembly has been preassembled and attached to the abrasive hose It allows single handed operation with safety shut off when operator s hand is removed or
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